American Idioms and Expressions

Blade Idiom

This database is a comprehensive collection of all the American idioms and slang available. American Idioms are many and varied. We hope you enjoy our collection. We are adding more all the time. .

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blade
What does blade mean?		knife, usually a larger, shiny one

Some Random Idioms
hand in (something)
What does "hand in (something)" mean?		 give something to someone, hand something to someoneI went to the company early to hand in my job application.
crunch numbers
What does "crunch numbers" mean?		 to do mathematical calculations Our boss is in his office crunching numbers for our company.

ruin of (someone or something)
What does "ruin of (someone or something)" mean?		 the cause of someone's destruction/failureI think that the poor business skills of my uncle will be the ruin of him.
get one's act together
What does "get one's act together" mean?		 to become more organizedMy sister finally got her act together and was able to find a new job.
say (something) under one's breath
What does "say (something) under one's breath" mean?		 to say something so softly that almost nobody can hear itThe woman said something under her breath but I could not understand it.
hot potato
What does "hot potato" mean?		 a question or argument that is controversial and difficult to settle The issue of building the nuclear power plant is a hot potato for the town council.

defeat a motion
What does "defeat a motion" mean?		 to defeat an idea or proposal in a meetingOur opponents easily defeated the motion to change the hours for next year's convention.
have second thoughts about (someone or something)
What does "have second thoughts about (someone or something)" mean?		 to have doubts about someone or somethingWe are beginning to have second thoughts about going camping on our holiday.
at will
What does "at will" mean?		 whenever one wants, freely The little boy was able to do what he wanted at will.

cut down on something
What does "cut down on something" mean?		 to use less of somethingRecently the man has cut down on his smoking in order to become more healthy.
vinyl
What does "vinyl" mean?		phonograph record(s) (so called because they are made from vinyl)
Cock and bull story
What does "Cock and bull story" mean?		 A cock and bull story is a lie someone tells that is completely unbelievable.
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